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I let an AI take over my Google TV for a week — and it solved streaming’s biggest problem

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Dhruv Bhutani @ Android Authority · 07/18/2026 08:00 EDT

Project Neo replaces endless TV browsing with conversational AI. Read more ›

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Your next smartwatch won’t get a swappable battery after all

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 07:08 EDT

The EU just gave smartwatches a break from its replaceable battery rules. Read more ›

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As a foldable fan, I’m worried the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 will be a huge mistake

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Sanuj Bhatia @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:30 EDT

The more I look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8 the less convinced I am. Read more ›

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YouTube Music is testing full-screen album art, but you can’t use it yet

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:26 EDT

YouTube Music might soon get a UI makeover. Read more ›

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The Oura Ring 5 is the first smart ring to truly fit my routine and feel like jewelry I’d buy

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Kaitlyn Cimino @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:15 EDT

Comfort is key when it comes to passive tracking. Read more ›

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An unannounced Googlebook accessory just gave away Google’s ecosystem plans

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Aamir Siddiqui @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:14 EDT

A leaked Lenovo AI Mouse reveals that Google's upcoming laptop platform will launch with dedicated peripherals. Read more ›

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It’s time for Motorola to kill one of 2026’s worst smartphone trends

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Zac Kew-Denniss @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:00 EDT

AI buttons suck, and I want them to go away. Read more ›

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Latest reader poll pounds another nail to the annual phone upgrade coffin

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Andy Walker @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 06:00 EDT

Economic pressures, marginal gains, and long-term support mean that our phones can and must last longer than ever before. Read more ›

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Pour one out: The 5 best OnePlus phones of all time

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 05:06 EDT

Does your favorite OnePlus phone make the list? Read more ›

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Android 17 is finally swapping taskbar app predictions for something you’ll actually use

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 05:06 EDT

Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta is ditching taskbar suggestions for your actual recent apps. Read more ›

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As a long time OnePlus fan, this is the Android brand I’m switching to next

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Shimul Sood @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 05:03 EDT

I guess I finally settled. Read more ›

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It’s settled: OnePlus is officially exiting North America and Europe

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 05:00 EDT

OnePlus will stop selling all devices in North America and Europe as OPPO takes the wheel. Read more ›

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T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: New report reveals which carrier offers the best 5G experience

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 04:34 EDT

All three carriers improved by leaps and bounds, but Verizon still leads the pack. Read more ›

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Bixby just stopped talking to some Galaxy phone users, and Samsung can’t say why

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Tushar Mehta @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 04:03 EDT

Bixby is choosing to work silently, and no one knows why. Read more ›

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Gemini Spark can now do more things for you and is faster at doing them

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Akshay Gangwar @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 03:10 EDT

It's also expanding to more regions. Read more ›

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OnePlus shutdown report comes with another nasty surprise for Android fans (Updated: Confirmed)

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 02:55 EDT

Update: OnePlus is not OPPO’s only casualty. Read more ›

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Motorola new flagship killer looks great, until you check its terrible update policy

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/16/2026 00:45 EDT

Two years of updates is just not okay for a 2026 flagship. Read more ›

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OnePlus shutdown report comes with another nasty surprise for Android fans

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Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority · 07/15/2026 22:19 EDT

OnePlus may not be OPPO’s only casualty as another Android brand faces cuts, report says. Read more ›

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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 drops a few bugfixes for die-hard Pixel testers

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/15/2026 21:01 EDT

It's Google's first release since Android 17 QPR1 hit Platform Stability earlier this month. Read more ›

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Google’s fix for recent Android Auto crashes is rolling out to users right now

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 07/15/2026 17:35 EDT

Android Auto been glitching out on you lately? Google's fix is in. Read more ›

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You can finally create Google Chat group convos with external guests

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 07/15/2026 17:09 EDT

It's now easier than ever to collaborate with people outside your organization. Read more ›

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